For my english speaker readers:
Panel 1.
GatoT: It's time to wish happy new year to our readers
Panel 2.
Gato T: By the way, in January we'll have to let half of the staff go
Panel 3:
Gato Tote: What?
Gato T: And to those who remain we will lower their salary by 50%
Panel 4.
Gato T: Ready? Happy New Year!